Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

Over 15 years analysing Japanese and Asian stocks from a long/short perspective

I focus on cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos

An eclectic background as a long-short analyst, upper management at a financial data startup through its listing, and as the founder of a team analysing big/alternative data, all of which supports independent and differentiated views... we hope

An appreciation for Mathematics drives the development of a "Micro-Quantamental" process which can provide a data-driven, historically-informed and semi-automated foundation upon which to layer more qualitative and judgemental analysis, thus improving investment decision-making speed and accuracy

Japan/Asia Long-Short

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Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

<p>Kyodo News reported today that Subaru may have falsified fuel economy data. If true, and if the "systematic" nature of the problem is widespread then this would be a significant negative for the stock. The company is investigating further and will delay the announcement of the results of its investigation into next month in order to gather more information. This news is clearly a downside risk and investors should treat this with caution as the implications could be quite damaging.</p><p>On top of…</p>

Kyodo News reported today that Subaru may have falsified fuel economy data. If true, and if the "systematic" nature of the problem is widespread then this would be a significant negative for the stock. The company is investigating further and will delay the announcement of the results of its investigation into next month in order to gather more information. This news is clearly a downside risk and investors should treat this with caution as the implications could be quite damaging.On top of…

Subaru: Fuel Economy Falsification Could Hurt but Falling Margins Will Hurt More

Subaru Corp

Subaru: Fuel Economy Falsification Could Hurt but Falling Margins Will Hurt More